AceShowbiz - HGTV is set to merge the worlds of reality romance and home renovation with a brand-new competition series, Bachelor Mansion Takeover. Slated for a 2026 premiere, this exciting six-episode event will bring together 12 fan-favorite and often controversial contestants from the expansive Bachelor franchise to breathe new life into the iconic Bachelor Mansion in California. The stakes are high, with participants vying for a significant $100,000 prize.

This innovative series arrives at a pivotal time for HGTV, which reportedly faced criticism in August 2025 following the cancellation of several popular shows, including Christina on the Coast, The Flipping El Moussas, and Battle on the Beach. However, the network aims to win back viewers, especially Bachelor Nation, with this fresh concept. The Bachelor franchise, which debuted in 2002, boasts a long list of successful spin-offs such as The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and recently, The Golden Bachelor.

Hosting the renovation challenge will be none other than Bachelor Nation host and The Bachelor season 5 star, Jesse Palmer. Guiding the contestants through their design dilemmas and judging their efforts will be a panel of familiar faces: Tyler Cameron, known as Hannah Brown's runner-up from The Bachelorette season 15, and Tayshia Adams, who rose to fame after appearing on Colton Underwood's Bachelor season, later joining Bachelor in Paradise season 6, and eventually starring as The Bachelorette season 16. A special guest judge is also expected to join them during the series.

The 12 contestants tasked with transforming the legendary property include a diverse group of alumni: Dean Bell, Jill Chin, Noah Erb, Allyshia Gupta, Tammy Ly, Sandra Mason, Sam McKinney, Brendan Morais, Courtney Robertson, Jeremy Simon, Chris Stallworth, and Joan Vassos. Each will bring their unique personality and (presumably) design flair to the competition.

Howard Lee, Chief Creative Officer, US Networks, Warner Bros. Discovery, expressed confidence in HGTV's ability to tackle this ambitious project. In a press release, he stated, "When we learned the Bachelor Mansion needed a serious makeover, we knew only HGTV could give the iconic property a renovation worthy of the name." Lee further added, "We’re welcoming fan favorites and memorable cast members from throughout Bachelor history to the HGTV family and can’t wait to see what they get up to in this first of its kind competition for the network." Fans can anticipate a captivating blend of drama, design, and familiar faces when Bachelor Mansion Takeover premieres in 2026.